1968 Map of Rainbow

About this map

The Oil Springs Oil and Gas Field dominates the high, arid landscape of Uintah County in this late-1960s survey, updated with revisions from the early 1980s. The map centers on the Rainbow (Site), a location tied to the region's extraction history, situated near the distinctive Thimble Rock. This area of the Uinta Basin is defined by complex drainage networks, including the Center Fork Asphalt Wash and East Fork Asphalt Wash, which cut through the plateaus toward Evacuation Creek and Atchee Ridge. Industrial activity is evident through a network of trenches, an above ground pipeline, and scattered drill holes. Remote infrastructure like Kings Well and a Landing Strip illustrate the logistical demands of managing energy resources in this isolated corner of Utah.